Department Lead

SpartanNash • Michigan, WY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now! Location: 2275 Health Drive SW - Wyoming, Michigan 49519 Now Hiring For These Departments: Bakery Meat Produce Customer Service Store Operations Night Stock Receiving Position Summary: Join our team at Family Fare as a Department Lead and take the next step in your leadership journey! We’re looking for motivated, team-focused individuals to help lead operations across a variety of departments including Bakery, Meat, Produce, Customer Service, Night Stock, Receiving, and Center Store Operations. In this role, you’ll play a key part in creating a positive shopping experience for our customers while supporting and developing your team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, leading by example, and making an impact on both customers and employees—this is the role for you.

Requirements

• High School Graduate (Required) or Equivalent (GED).
• Strong written and verbal communication, and bookkeeping skills.
• Good organization, prioritization, decision-making, problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with capability to work in a hands-on environment.
• Good strategic planning and business acumen skills.
• Good knowledge of retail store operations; knowledge of retail management systems.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• 0-2 years of retail experience preferred.
• Suggestive Selling/Knowledge of Products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible to order and maintain inventory in your department, including proper markdown procedures to minimize known loss while utilizing inventory control procedures to ensure product freshness and quality.
• Review and validate received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, condition, and ensure all product is stored in appropriate areas.
• Manage a team that completes all stocking, production, and additional tasks to ensure product quality, production planning, accuracy, and date sensitive rotation, as well as ensure all spoiled/damaged products are handled per established guidelines.
• Maintain familiarity with all products carried in the department as well as throughout the store. Know the ad items, special prices, coupon deals or other features, that apply to the store's sales and rewards programs.
• Assure that the weekly and period Flight Plan are communicated and executed to company expectations and timeline.
• Follow company policies and timelines using the required tools and software to manage scheduling, according to forecasted guidelines.
• Support the department manager in implementing and maintaining work schedules, labor control, overtime control, and payroll expense for the department.
• Implement Our Winning Recipe and model our core values and competencies.
• Support the department manager in being responsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management, and career development of associates.
• Support the department manager in developing and monitoring department goals.
• Support the department manager in developing and monitoring department forecasts, as required.
• Attend and participate in daily huddles, manager meetings, as well as district and company level meetings via phone, online, or in person, as required.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and well stocked department, by using structure of the day guidelines, as well as executing “Prime Time” standards.
• Assure that all food safety guidelines and requirements are always followed and maintained throughout the entire store. Take immediate corrective action if not followed.
• Assure that all safety guidelines and requirements are always followed and maintained throughout the entire store. Take immediate corrective action if not followed.
• Support the department manager in developing and implementing a plan that results in meeting company goals and key performance indicators.
• Perform daily cycle count
• Monitor daily, weekly and monthly programs for date checking and shelf cleaning
• Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines
• Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations
• Follow Guest Experience Guidelines
• May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Benefits

• As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package .
• SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging.
• We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.
• We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees